LEGO Game Boy announced
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo is working with LEGO on yet another product, and it’s just been revealed that a Game Boy product is on the way. It will be available in October 2025.
Most of the offerings between Nintendo and LEGO have focused on particular game series like Super Mario and Animal Crossing. However, the two sides did team up previously on a hardware edition. Back in 2020, the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System was announced and released later that year. You can read about it here.
New Punch-Out!! game may not happen, future in doubt [update: another take]
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January 2: Some fans have been dying to see a new Punch-Out!! game – be it on Nintendo Switch or its successor. However, it looks like the wait will continue, and even if another entry happens, it may not be from Next Level Games.
Imran Khan, who writes for Venture Beat and is also with Kinda Funny Games (who previously leaked Everybody 1-2 Switch before it was announced), recently made a post on ResetEra claiming that he caught up with someone from “a studio close to Punch-Out” and heard that the characters in the Wii title received backlash relating to stereotypes, and the response was more than had been expected. It seems that following that, Nintendo more or less decided to pull the plug on continuing the franchise further.
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Datamine points to Pokemon Presents 2025
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Fans are always anticipating a Pokemon Presents presentation to go along with Pokemon Day, and it looks like another event is planned for 2025.
X user mattyoukhana_ conducted a Pokemon GO datamine and noticed a particular piece of code that has now appeared. It’s pretty clear that based on what’s stated, we’re on tap for a new Pokemon Presents 2025 broadcast on Pokemon Day. Obviously that isn’t surprising given what’s happened in years past, but we’ll take it regardless.
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Bayonetta Origins director Abebe Tinari leaves PlatinumGames
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Abebe Tinari, the director of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, has left PlatinumGames.
Tinari updated his LinkedIn profile recently, confirming the news. He spent nearly a decade at PlatinumGames before exiting in November, but is now with the PlayStation studio Housemarque.
Sonic movie voice actor wants Smash Bros. movie
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the movies, has spoken about his desire to get involved with a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie.
Schwartz shared his comments in an interview with Variety. He was asked about Sonic crossovers he’d like to see, and the outlet brought up the Mario & Sonic series.
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Zelda: Majora’s Mask cut microphone support discovered
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It’s always interesting when something new is discovered about an older game, and it’s now been revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask contains microphone support.
This feature ultimately wasn’t used by Nintendo for the final product. However, it turns out that a few different commands are supported.
Sonic 3 writers want to work on a Zelda: Wind Waker movie
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie co-writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller have expressed interest in working on a film based on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
IGN was asking the two about other games the pair would be interested in adapting to the big screen. Casey and Miller brought up that they’re already on board for a film based on It Takes Two, but also mentioned interest in Golden Axe, A Boy and His Blob, and even the 1993 platformer Cool Spot.
Fire Emblem Edelgard figure coming in 2026, pre-orders open now
Posted on 1 month ago by Dawn in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A new piece of merchandise for Fire Emblem: Three Houses is on the way, as Good Smile have revealed a new figure of Edelgard. The figure is based on her appearance at The Battle of Grondor.
Here’s some additional information via the official product listing:
Nintendo of America veteran Don James to be given Lifetime Achievement Award at DICE Awards
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Today, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that Don James will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th annual DICE Awards. The event will take place on February 13, 2025, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.
James, who served as the executive VP of operations for Nintendo of America, was with the company for over forty years. He joined in 1981 and just retired this year. AIAS says James was both a leader and cornerstone at Nintendo of America during his lengthy run.
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[Let’s Talk] The Game Awards 2024 reactions
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The Game Awards 2024 capped off the year this week by celebrating the industry with awards and new announcements. Even if you only own a Nintendo Switch, there were a few bits and pieces of news from the show.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Shadow Labyrinth, Catly, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are coming to the console. Many other announcements took place as well, and some could end up on Nintendo systems. We saw things like an Okami sequel and Stage Fright as the next project from the developers of Overcooked, but it’s just too early to say which platforms these projects will end up on.
While Nintendo didn’t win any awards, a few third-party Switch games did. You can find the full list and get a recap of announcements for the console here.
What are your thoughts on The Game Awards 2024? How did you feel about the show overall, as well as the announcements and winners? Let us know in the comments.
